Overview

• Nitin Gadkari announced plans to mandate vehicle horns mimic sounds of Indian musical instruments like the flute, tabla, violin, and harmonium.
• The initiative aims to create a more pleasant auditory environment on roads and reduce noise pollution.
• India's transport sector contributes 40% of the nation's air pollution, prompting government efforts to promote green and biofuels such as methanol and ethanol.
• The Indian automobile market has grown from Rs 14 trillion in 2014 to Rs 22 trillion, recently surpassing Japan as the world's third-largest market.
• India's automotive industry generates significant export revenue, particularly from two-wheelers and cars.